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- H.CON.RES.326
H.CON.RES.326: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arbitrary detention of Dr. Wang Bingzhang by the Government of the People's Republic of China and urging his immediate release.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (12 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Dr. Wang Bingzhang, a permanent resident of the United States, is being arbitrarily detained in the People's Republic of China in violation of international law; and (2) his immediate release and permitted return to the United States should be a top priority of U.S. foreign policy.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Burton (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 326.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 151).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Nov. 18, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.) |